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Sucrose is table sugar and is a member of the class of compounds known as carbohydrates. The name carbohydrate literally describes the composition of these chemicals. They are made of carbon and the components of water; hydrogen and oxygen. The chemical formula of sucrose is C12H22O11. Note the ratio of Hydrogen to Oxygen; H22O11 reduces to H2O.

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Many names for sugars end in what suffix?

The suffix used in biochemistry to form the names of sugars is '-ose'.


What do you make when 2 single sugars are joined together?

When two single sugars are joined together, they form a disaccharide. Examples include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose (glucose + glucose).


Is cholesterol a type of disaccharide?

No. It is not a sugar (a saccharide) but a lipid (fat).


What transport forms of sugars are commonly made by linking two together to form a disaccharide?

Common transport forms of sugars that are commonly made by linking two together to form a disaccharide include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose (glucose + glucose).


What are the products of hydrolysis of maltose?

When a molecule of lactose is hydrolyzed the monomers that had linked together to form lactose will be pulled away from each other through the addition of lactose. Lactose is made from GLUCOSE AND GALACTOSE, henceforth these two monomers will emerge through the hydrolysis of lactose. Hope this helps...


What is the process that forms double sugars?

Double sugars are formed through a condensation reaction between two monosaccharide molecules, resulting in the formation of a glycosidic bond. This reaction involves the removal of a water molecule. Examples of double sugars include disaccharides like sucrose, lactose, and maltose.


What do 2 monosaccharides form?

Two monosaccharides can form a disaccharide through a condensation reaction, where a molecule of water is released. Examples of disaccharides include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose (glucose + glucose).


What makes maltose and lactose reducing sugar while sucrose is not?

Even though both molecules are disaccharides, the position of their anomeric carbons changes their reducing potential. Since maltose's anomeric carbon is free, it allows for the opening of its ring structure, and the subsequent reducing of the metal ions (like those used in Fehlding's solution). Since sucrose's anomeric carbon is used to bind the fructose and glucose molecules that it is comprised of, it does not have this option, making it a non-reducing sugar. Hope that helps!


When two monosaccharides combine what forms?

When two monosaccharides combine through a dehydration reaction, they form a disaccharide. This reaction involves the removal of a water molecule to form a glycosidic bond between the two monosaccharides. Examples of disaccharides include sucrose, lactose, and maltose.


What forms when two monosaccharides link together?

When two monosaccharides link together by Glycosidic bond (type of covalent bond formed by sugar molecule with others) they form a disaccharide. Example of disaccharides: Sucrose - glucose + Fructose Lactose - Galasctose + Glucose


What is disaccharides?

A disaccharide is the carbohydrate formed when two monosaccharides undergo a condensation reaction which involves the elimination of a small molecule, such as water, from the functional groups. Like monosaccharides, disaccharides form an aqueous solution when dissolved in water. Three common examples are sucrose, lactose, and maltose. Sucrose is made by bonding a glucose molecule and a fructose molecule together, lactose (milk sugar) made from a glucose and a galactose.


What is glucose plus fructose?

Glucose and fructose are two different types of simple sugars. When combined, they can form sucrose, which is commonly known as table sugar. glucose plus fructose can be found in various types of fruits, vegetables, and sweeteners.